Physician Assistant
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
19 Moss Creek Village, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 29926, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/22/24
We are seeking a dynamic physician assistant, with orthopaedic experience, to lead our established urgent care facility in beautiful Hilton Head/Bluffton, SC. Candidate must have 3-5 years ortho experience.
No call, no weekends, no surgery. M-F, 9-4:00
No call, no weekends, no surgery. M-F, 9-4:00
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat sudden onset and chronic orthopaedic injuries.
Direct lead for the clinic, interpersonal skills critical as well as the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
Promote a professional and welcoming atmosphere to enhance patient services.
Must be able to communicate with staff and providers to ensure patient flow is smooth and efficient.
Respond to phone calls, emails, faxes and question in regards to patient concerns.
Prep patient’s charts by ensuring required lab results, scans and/or documentation are present and be able to review relevant exams.
Responsible for up keeping patient’s electronic medical records. May be subjected to data entry, scanning and uploading documents into EMR database.
Document all medical findings during examination and record anticipated treatment.
Perform necessary medical procedures such as triaging, physical examinations and other procedures according to patient’s reason for visit.
Prescribe and refill medication as needed.
Order specific test as needed such as bloodwork, X-Rays, MRI’s etc.
Recommend healthy practices and discuss treatment options with patient.
Identify when a specialist is needed and provide a referral.
Conduct discussions with patients following their initial consultation with the physician.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SC PA LIcense
DEA license
Controlled Substance License
Working Hours